Staff development is not a new organizational theme. The Training Institute estimates that in 2019 alone, learning organizations spent $3.5 billion on Global Leadership Development. However, a look at staff empowerment, an aspect of staff development, deserves particular attention; not the least because millennials clamor for it more than the staff of their predecessor generations […]
The winter solstice marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Long nights and darkness are associated with the subconscious, dreams, and spirit. Thus, winter is a time for turning inward, reflection, and deep spiritual inner work. Winter Solstice Traditions In parts of the world, people celebrate the winter solstice the same way they’ve […]
Virtual Workplace Overwhelm Managers are concerned about how to reduce virtual workplace overwhelm. Compounding Stressors: Workplaces were stressful even before the onset of the pandemic. According to the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of US workers experienced stress on the job, and 26 percent reported that they were often or very often burned out or […]
The New Moon marks the start of a lunar cycle. The Supermoon occurs at the point in the moon’s orbit where it’s closest to the earth (called the perigee), regardless of its current phase. Its proximity to the Earth intensifies our experience of the moon’s energy, whether a New or Full Moon. Metaphysically, the New […]
Is Negative Energy Real? The answer is yes. It’s just a fact of life. That’s why people periodically clear negative energy. Energy is natural and everywhere. In fact, everything is made of energy. Energy can be harmful, and even life-threatening, but most negative energy is more like noise. It’s unsettling and distracting. For example, maybe you have lingering bad […]
Are You Lazy? The answer to the question “Are You Lazy? boils down to what’s your perspective. Are you really being lazy? Maybe doing nothing is exactly what you want or need to do. I offer here three perspectives or scenarios to clarify what I mean, and help you figure out what’s up with you […]